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Iconographic motifs in František Bílek's work
Matějková, Kamila ; Pech, Milan (advisor) ; Novotná, Eva (referee)
Kamila Matějková: Ikonografické motivy v díle Františka Bílka Abstract The bachelor thesis "Iconographic motifs in the František Bílek's work" is dealing with František Bílek's work, from the iconographical point of view in particular. It divides Bílek's work into thematic groups according to the basic iconographic motifs and attempts to determine from what the author is based. First, the situation of Czech art at the end of 19th and at the beginning of the 20th century and the place of František Bílek's work in that environment is outlined. After that, the attention is focused on Bílek's relationship to art and his individual spiritual conception. Further Bílek's artistic means are explored. The main part of the thesis is focused on the analysis of particular iconographic themes which are present in František Bílek's work. The motif of Christ, the motif of the Virgin Mary, Old Testament motifs, human motive, tree motive and national themes (Hussites, the Unity of the Brethren) are gradually followed. At the end of this work the attention is paid to motifs which are influenced by Otokar Březina's literary work.
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The position of love in the spirituality of St. Francis de Sales
Svobodová, Jana ; Brož, Prokop (advisor) ; Houkal, Jan (referee)
The centre of S. Francis of Sales's spirituality is love. In my thesis, first of all, I deal with formative influences which formed his personality. This is the starting point in the discourse about Francis's theological optimism, its roots and its influence on the conception of God. For S. Francis God is esentially the God in Trinity, who share love in the highest manner also with a man through the mystery of Incarnation. Francis's conception of love that has its seat in the heart of a human being is connected with that conviction. In the very top of a heart there is the will which is called up to make decisions according to love that gives the true motivation. On the way of the growth of love the highest aim is the holy indifference, which enables God to act in a human heart according to His intentions. For S. Francis love to God is closely connected with love to a man who is the image of God. During his direction of souls to love S. Francis recommends first of all kindness and as the main mens a prayer and sacraments. The heart which has become fully pervaded with love, which loves and is loved, we can best contemplate at Virgin Mary.
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Monuments of marian cult in Pilsen (from the Middle Ages to the Baroque)
CHALUPOVÁ, Tereza
This Bachelor thesis analyzes marian sights in Pilsen, their presence, iconografy and the cause of origin of different kinds. The opening chapter sums up the life of Mary, the Virgin. Following chapters deal with history of Pilsen and church-orders active within the city. The main part of this work is an index of sights containing a brief history and description. In the conclusion of this work previous findings are summarized and evaluated.
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The pilgrimages to Medjugorje and their influence on deepening laymen´s religious lifes
PEŠKOVÁ, Jitka
This thesis describes the influence of pilgrimages on deeping of believers´s religious life. It approaches spiritual life in the pilgrimage site in Medjugorja. It evaluates the effects of the spiritual aspiration and it shows evidence of conversion. It refers to the consequence of the Marian message and it specifies the resources for acquisition of the mercy of God. Thesis extracts information from the available literature and also from author´s own personal experiences. In the final result it brings the recognition of the love and the mercy of Father God. It is appointed to everybody who wants to find the right meaning of its own life.
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The Cult of the Virgin Mary and Places of Pilgrimage in South Bohemia
NOVOTNÁ, Lucie
The thesis deals with Marian cult in South Bohemia. First the thesis provides an overview of the origins and development of Pietas Mariana in Europe and especially in the Czech Lands from the 9th century to the present time. A rise of the Marian cult could be observed in Bohemia and Moravia even in the Baroque period and among those members of the orders who considered the Virgin Mary to be their founder, protector or patron. Marian piety, Marian places of pilgrimage and Marian lay communities played also an important role in the so-called ``Marian century{\crqq} (1854-1950). The last but one chapter provides a brief summary of Marian places of pilgrimage in South Bohemia (churches, chapels, wells) including their legends, stories and miracles. The last chapter describes six best known Marian places of pilgrimage in the diocese of České Budějovice in detail (e.g. Chlum u Třeboně, Klokoty, Lomec, Římov, Sepekov and Svatý Kámen u Rychnova nad Malší).
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Cultural property of the triangle of The Virgin Mary - Sloup, Vranov, Křtiny
Bezděková, Veronika ; Heřmanová, Eva (advisor) ; Bartoš, Jindřich (referee)
In the Moravian Karst there are three big churches consecrated to The Virgin Mary. These are visited by many pilgrims and have their own calendar of pilgrimages. They are Vranov, Křtiny and Sloup. Churches in these towns are consecrated to The Virgin Mary: Vranov commemorates the birth of The Virgin Mary, Křtiny commemorates the name of The Virgin Mary and Sloup commemorates the sufferings of The Virgin Mary. So we talk about the triangle of The Virgin Mary. This term is the main point of my thesis. After detailed preoccupation of this topic I found that very near these three churches is situated the church of St. Barbora in the town of Adamov. Its ancient gothic altar is carved from wood and we can find it in the church since 1857. It displays the assumption of The Virgin Mary. This altar is called "Světelský" and the origin of the title is in the monastry in Austrian town Zwetter (Světlá) where this altar was made. In February 2010 the altar was placed in the group of the National cultural landmarks. The altar supplements the main feasts of The Virgin Mary: the birth of The Virgin Mary in Vranov, the name of The Virgin Mary in Křtiny, the sufferings of The Virgin Mary in Sloup and in Adamov the altar that displays the assumption of The Virgin Mary. The altar also supplements the main mysteries of the Rosary: the Exhilarating one in Vranov, the Glorious one in Křtiny, the Dolorous one in Sloup and the rosary of the Light in Adamov. In my opinion the deep-seated term triangle of The Virgin Mary should be extended to the quadrangle of The Virgin Mary.
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